Key Insights
Why is Jon Stewart keeping the sound off during the election coverage?
Stewart prefers to watch the election coverage without sound to gauge the mood and reactions of the anchors and correspondents without being influenced by their commentary.
What is the mood like at Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters?
The mood is tense, with the campaign using every last celebrity available to boost morale, though they are running out of celebrities to bring on stage.
How does Jordan Klepper describe the voters in Pennsylvania?
Klepper describes Pennsylvania voters as hardworking, salt-of-the-earth, and common-sense folk, highlighting their fracking industry as a point of pride.
What significant ballot measure is being voted on in Arizona?
Arizona is voting on a ballot measure to enshrine abortion in the state's constitution, with early results looking optimistic for its passage.
How does Governor Katie Hobbs feel about the Arizona Senate race between Gallega and Lake?
Hobbs is confident that Arizona voters will choose sanity over chaos, expecting a victory for Gallega despite Lake's continued contesting of the 2022 gubernatorial results.
What is the significance of Michigan in the election?
Michigan is a bellwether state with a diverse population and a history of industrial innovation, making it a critical battleground for electoral success.
Why is Josh Johnson in armor at the Maricopa County election center?
Johnson is in armor to protect against potential breaches by an angry mob gathered outside, as the vote counting process begins.
What message does Jon Stewart have for election pollsters?
Stewart's message to pollsters is blunt: 'Blow me.' He criticizes their inaccuracies and overcorrections, expressing a strong distaste for their predictions.
What does Jon Stewart believe is the ultimate lesson from the election?
Stewart believes the election is not the end but a call to continue working hard to create a better society, despite the uncertain and often misleading lessons learned from past elections.
Chapters
- Troy White describes wearing a garbage bag at Trump headquarters.
- Grace Kuhlenschmidt reports on the dwindling number of celebrities at Harris headquarters.
- Supporters at both locations are described as anxious and ready for results.
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